Baie-Comeau Airport

CYBC / YBC

Baie-Comeau, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:25Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
11:25Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -7°C
0 kt
9 SM
Visibility
3,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYBC 041125Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM -SN OVC033 M06/M07 A2993 RMK RVR MISG SLP138

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 71 ft
OVC 3,300 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,371 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (71 ft)
Pressure Alt
49 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,454 ft
ISA Deviation: -20.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYBC 040740Z 0408/0420 VRB03KT P6SM SCT015 BKN030 TEMPO 0408/0415 5SM -SN OVC015 BECMG 0412/0414 24010KT FM041500 25015G25KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040 TEMPO 0415/0418 2SM -SHSN OVC020 PROB30 0415/0418 1SM -SHSN FM041800 29015G25KT P6SM BKN040 BECMG 0418/0420 FEW040 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 041400Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:50Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
12:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 240° 10 kt
15:00Z FM041500
+4h
VFR 250° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
15:00Z TEMPO
+4h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Showers Snow

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YBC
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 6,000 ft 150 ft ASP 80°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYBC

6,738 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.4%
MVFR
31.6%
IFR
9.4%
LIFR
2.6%

Baie-Comeau Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 12% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from -26°C to 20°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 3.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.1%
NE
6.3%
E
12.6%
SE
4.2%
S
5.7%
SW
12.9%
W
23.4%
NW
17.2%

Temperature Range

Average: -3°C
Range: -26°C to 20°C
-26°C 20°C

Visibility

Average: 7.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.7%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 6,738 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Baie-Comeau Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYBC
IATA Code: YBC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 71 ft MSL

Location

City: Baie-Comeau
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.132500°
Longitude: -68.204399°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Baie-Comeau Airport

Overview

Baie-Comeau Airport serves the maritime region of Quebec, located at 49.132500, -68.204399 with an elevation of 71 ft MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Baie-Comeau area, supporting regional and commercial aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at CYBC demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 55.4% of observations. Temperature ranges from -26°C to 20°C, creating diverse operational challenges, while prevailing westerly winds at an average of 9.2 knots characterize local meteorological patterns. Pilots should anticipate MVFR conditions in 31.6% of observations, particularly during transitional seasons.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (10/28) measuring 6000 feet with an asphalt surface. Wind analysis indicates favorable runway alignment, with wind conditions supporting operations 100% of the time and an average crosswind of only 4.8 knots. Visibility typically remains strong, averaging 7.8 statute miles with limited instances of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most consistent VFR months for arrivals and departures. Runway 10/28 offers excellent wind alignment, minimizing crosswind challenges. Pilots should prepare for potential wind variations, with maximum recorded wind speeds reaching 32 knots, though calm conditions occur in 4.4% of observations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.